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Charlton Middle School

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Charlton Middle School ranks 240 th of 484 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

240^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 484 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Better than 50% of Massachusetts middle schools

Summary

Charlton Middle School is a public middle school serving 603 students in grades 5-8 in Charlton, MA, which is part of the Dudley-Charlton Regional school district. While the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been consistently below state averages, with test scores declining in recent years.

Charlton Middle School's test scores in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 36.33% and 28.39% of students achieving proficiency, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also struggles with performance gaps among different student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile for Hispanic students and students with special needs in ELA. Compared to nearby schools like Tantasqua Regional Junior High and Dudley Middle School, Charlton Middle School consistently underperforms.

Despite the school's increased per-student spending, from $13,023 in 2018-2019 to $15,426 in 2020-2021, these additional resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes. Charlton Middle School's overall ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024, reflecting the inconsistent performance of the school. The school's leadership and the Dudley-Charlton Regional district should closely examine the root causes of these issues and implement targeted interventions to improve the academic success of all students.

631

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,910

Per pupil spending ?

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2 Oxford Road
Charlton, MA 01507

(508) 248-1423

District: Dudley-Charlton Regional

Students who attend Charlton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shepherd Hill Regional High

Feeder schools for Charlton Middle School:

Elementary:	Charlton Elementary
	Heritage School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Massachusetts median (50th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Massachusetts average (34% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg35%

Massachusetts avg41%

240^th of 484

Massachusetts public middle schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Dudley-Charlton Regional

239^th of 348Dudley-Charlton Regional among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	240 of 484	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	264 of 493	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	202 of 501	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.8	180 of 497	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	182 of 501	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.4	181 of 498	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.5	253 of 484	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	70.1	141 of 487	71.0%	★★★★☆
2016	45.0	267 of 482	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	64.4	161 of 441	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.9	165 of 455	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.0	153 of 455	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.9	138 of 455	69.7%	★★★★☆
2011	70.1	137 of 449	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.0	141 of 434	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.3	161 of 409	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.5	127 of 407	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.1	165 of 399	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.8	170 of 399	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.4	149 of 356	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.0	156 of 344	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2003	53.9	163 of 339	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	28.6	315 of 445	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.9	250 of 431	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.9	200 of 424	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.2	271 of 417	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	47.2	226 of 473	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.3	276 of 481	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.6	198 of 489	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.2	184 of 494	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	179 of 483	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	191 of 478	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.2	271 of 463	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	38.9	213 of 376	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	16.3	351 of 378	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	70.2	77 of 364	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	49.6	143 of 368	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	105 of 335	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.9	168 of 322	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	33.6	316 of 464	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	284 of 469	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.9	150 of 481	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	212 of 489	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.0	101 of 462	78.1%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	123 of 452	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	36.1	302 of 438	31.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	251 of 473	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.0	247 of 483	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.9	203 of 489	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	185 of 497	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.6	183 of 485	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	175 of 478	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.1	218 of 466	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	27.7	319 of 435	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.1	311 of 441	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.4	279 of 444	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.7	288 of 503	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.7	184 of 489	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	189 of 484	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.8	347 of 467	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	60.8	176 of 491	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Tested Remotely

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	58.6	113 of 339	66.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	31.8	257 of 386	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.2	275 of 392	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.6	240 of 403	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.1	200 of 404	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.5	195 of 401	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.7	185 of 396	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.1	282 of 395	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Tested Remotely (2021)67th percentile+3 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)64th percentile~ school

Female (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)47th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)43rd percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)32nd percentile-19 vs school

Disabled (2022)29th percentile-35 vs school

Special Education (2025)27th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Science40%~ state avg

Civics38%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-5 vs state

Mathematics28%-12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Thursday, April 1, 2010

This is a very good school but some things about it could change.
Most teachers are nice and understanding, but they take some things to seriously. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, May 17, 2009

Poorly administered school. No recess...Little adherence to IEPs...Fear and intimidation are the rules the administers follow... Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)			MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Charlton Middle School	Public	5-8	2 Oxford Road	Charlton	01507	Worcester County	Dudley-Charlton Regional	No	No	No	No	(508) 248-1423	631	49	13.0		520 (82.4%)	11 (1.7%)	64 (10.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.2%)	44.7	240^th of 484 public middle schools	50.4%		41.9	264^th of 493 public middle schools	46.5%	24	33.1	30.3	38.0	44.4	36.3	24.0	23.5	35.4	30.7	28.4	40.0	39.6	39.8	38.1	$16,910
Oxford Middle	Public	6-8	497 Main Street	Oxford	01540	Worcester County	Oxford	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 987-6074	385	38	10.0		292 (75.8%)	11 (2.9%)	66 (17.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	33	309^th of 484 public middle schools	36.2%		32.5	314^th of 493 public middle schools	36.3%	5		23.4	34.0	40.9	32.8		25.6	28.6	11.5	21.2		29.8	29.8	31.3	$18,258
Southbridge Middle School	Public	6-8	132 Torrey Road	Southbridge	01550	Worcester County	Southbridge	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 764-5440	380	41	9.2		109 (28.7%)	14 (3.7%)	238 (62.6%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	22.2	376^th of 484 public middle schools	22.3%		19	397^th of 493 public middle schools	19.5%	21		18.3	20.3	29.6	23.4		16.8	18.0	19.4	18.2		14.3	14.3	29.9	$25,436
Auburn Middle	Public	6-8	9 West Street	Auburn	01501	Worcester County	Auburn	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 832-7722	628	46	13.5		478 (76.1%)	28 (4.5%)	75 (11.9%)	29 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	60	177^th of 484 public middle schools	63.4%		64.9	155^th of 493 public middle schools	68.6%	22		34.5	46.6	53.9	45.1		47.4	34.1	39.1	40.3		42.3	42.3	47.0	$17,481
Dudley Middle School	Public	5-8	70 Dudley-Oxford Road	Dudley	01571	Worcester County	Dudley-Charlton Regional	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 943-2224	540	42	12.9		402 (74.4%)	25 (4.6%)	91 (16.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	37.2	285^th of 484 public middle schools	41.1%		35.3	298^th of 493 public middle schools	39.6%	13	32.8	40.7	35.0	37.3	36.6	42.6	28.2	27.9	17.2	28.5	53.0	30.4	40.8	27.6	$16,016
Webster Middle School	Public	5-8	75 Poland Street	Webster	01570	Worcester County	Webster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 943-1922	566	45	12.7		257 (45.4%)	43 (7.6%)	224 (39.6%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	16.4	412^th of 484 public middle schools	14.9%		19.3	395^th of 493 public middle schools	19.9%	17	9.3	21.1	12.5	19.4	15.7	14.8	22.1	19.8	13.8	17.5	16.1	13.6	14.8	15.3	$20,642
Knox Trail Middle School	Public	5-8	73 Ash Street	Spencer	01562	Worcester County	Spencer-E Brookfield	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 885-8550	415	30	13.6		286 (68.9%)	17 (4.1%)	92 (22.2%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	22.3	375^th of 484 public middle schools	22.5%		23.6	366^th of 493 public middle schools	25.8%	9	10.2	35.6	11.3	25.2	20.2	12.8	22.1	12.4	24.0	17.7	28.9	20.6	24.5	19.4	$18,874
Leicester Middle	Public	5-8	174 Paxton Street	Leicester	01524	Worcester County	Leicester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 892-7030	394	31	12.7		263 (66.8%)	27 (6.9%)	72 (18.3%)	16 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)	38	282^nd of 484 public middle schools	41.7%		40.8	276^th of 493 public middle schools	44.0%	6	23.1	27.0	27.0	40.7	29.0	31.9	22.5	31.5	31.3	29.4	42.9	35.0	39.2	37.0	$18,580
Sutton Middle School	Public	6-8	383 Boston Road	Sutton	01590	Worcester County	Sutton	No	No	No	No	(508) 581-1630	313	22	13.9		280 (89.5%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.5%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	58.1	185^th of 484 public middle schools	61.8%		61.6	171^st of 493 public middle schools	65.3%	14		41.9	35.6	50.6	42.4		46.2	33.7	41.6	40.7		42.2	42.2	47.7	$18,008
Sullivan Middle	Public	6-8	140 Apricot Street	Worcester	01603	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3350	940	73	12.7		215 (22.9%)	139 (14.8%)	462 (49.1%)	82 (8.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.3%)	31	320^th of 484 public middle schools	33.9%		34	306^th of 493 public middle schools	37.9%	14		97.9	31.0	29.9	34.2		97.9	27.0	20.9	28.2		20.5	20.5	18.6	$23,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlton Middle School

What district is Charlton Middle School in?

Dudley-Charlton Regional

What high school do graduates of Charlton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Charlton Middle School usually go on to attend Shepherd Hill Regional High

How many students attend Charlton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 631 students attended Charlton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Charlton Middle School?

Students at Charlton Middle School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Charlton Middle School a good school?

Charlton Middle School ranks 240^th of 484 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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